Membership in FFSC
FFSC is actively looking for experienced organic seed producers.
Membership Structure
FFSC is a “closed” cooperative. This means that new members are nominated by existing members and are voted in by the cooperative’s Board.
Membership Benefits
Primary Benefits
- Production contracting services
- Participation in and access to elite an stockseed program
- Participation in variety trial program and access to trial results
- Access to a central seed cleaning, conditioning, packing and order fulfillment hub
- Use of FFSC logo and promotional services
- Participation in the development of "regional hubs" providing seed production and harvesting equipment and other resources at the local level to develop multiple farmer members
- Participation in building a farmer to farmer commercial seed sales program
- Patronage refunds (dividends) when the business becomes profitable
- Other services as they are developed and become available
Secondary Benefits
- Internal seed exchange and grower-to-grower networking
- Participation in development of new varieties and intellectual property (IP) framework
- Political and bargaining power
- Self-determination
- Education and training opportunities in collaboration with Organic Seed Alliance
Wanted: Experienced Seed Growers
We are especially interested in experienced organic seed growers who can produce seed crops that complement our existing offerings, as well as growers in each seed production region. If you are interested in being nominated for membership, please contact our general manager, Steve Peters, at 866-866-2001 or info@organicseedcoop.com, and he will discuss next steps with you. We look forward to working with you.
